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Lawsuits and Litter: Republic Services Takes Strike Standoff to Court

Monica SagerJuly 16, 2025July 17, 202504 mins

Republic Services is suing Teamsters Local 25, its president Tom Mari, and other union officials, as Swampscott continues to grapple with widespread trash disruptions. The company filed a complaint in…

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Hawthorne Reuse Committee Refines Redevelopment Plans, Eyes Public Input in August

Monica SagerJuly 16, 2025February 9, 202603 mins

The Hawthorne Reuse Advisory Committee met Tuesday night and added three refined redevelopment plans to its roster. The committee was formed to advise the Select Board on the future use…

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Swampscott Elementary’s Solar Panel Project Moves Ahead But Canopy Faces Delays

Monica SagerJuly 16, 2025July 17, 202502 mins

The solar panel project for the Swampscott Elementary School is expected to move forward this year, but the canopy remains “a big question mark,” according to Facilities Director Max Kasper….

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Charlotte Daher de Garcia Named Swampscott’s New Recreation Director

Monica SagerJuly 14, 2025July 16, 202503 mins

Charlotte Daher de Garcia has been appointed as Swampscott’s new recreation director. “She’s going to bring some fresh energy,” interim Town Administrator Gino Cresta said. “She has lots of ideas.”…

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Last Lap: Beloved Swampscott Run Club to Bid Farewell with One Final Toast

Monica SagerJuly 14, 2025July 16, 202503 mins

It’s the end of the road for Swampscott’s running club, but they’re finishing strong and in stride. Founded by Swampscott native Vinny Palmer, the group quickly hit its stride as…

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The Garbage War Drags On: Recycling Left in the Dust as Talks Turn Trashy

Monica SagerJuly 14, 2025February 9, 202603 mins

Only trash will be collected this week, as recycling remains delayed amid the ongoing Republic Services union strike. The strike, which began on Tuesday, July 1, is affecting more than…

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Swampscott Seeks Volunteers for New Community Preservation Committee to Oversee Historic, Housing, Open Space Projects

Monica SagerJuly 14, 2025July 16, 202503 mins

Swampscott is seeking volunteers to join its newly established Community Preservation Committee. The committee was created following the May Town Meeting. Article No. 18 mandated the creation of the Community…

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Bent Water Brings Beach Bash Back to Swampscott with Brews, Bites, Live Music

Monica SagerJuly 13, 2025July 14, 202503 mins

Lynn-based Bent Water Brewing Company returned to Swampscott on Saturday with its beachside event, offering drinks, food, live music — and, of course – the beach view. First launched at…

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Peabody Tops Swampscott in District 16 Final, Ends Three-Peat Bid as Both Advance to Sectionals

Quinn HitchcockJuly 12, 2025July 14, 202504 mins

Peabody took control early and never looked back, shutting out Swampscott 4-0 on Friday evening at the Stephen O’Grady Field at Forest River Park to win the District 16 12U…

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High Bacteria Levels Close Three Swampscott Beaches to Swimmers on Friday

Monica SagerJuly 11, 2025July 12, 202502 mins

Three Swampscott beaches are closed Friday due to elevated bacterial levels. King’s, Fisherman’s, and Phillips beaches have been posted with no-swimming advisories for Friday. The town says signage will be…

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